The historic event will be hosted by Loyola University Chicago in collaboration with Emilce Cuda, the new head of the office of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, who convinced the pope to participate.

Amid a tense and volatile situation in Eastern Europe, Pope Francis today called for prayers worldwide.

For the first time in modern church history, women have been formally installed as lectors and catechists, by a decree of Pope Francis.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, the two most senior advisors to Pope Francis, have tested positive for Covid-19 and are in quarantine.

“Multilateral diplomacy is thus called to be truly inclusive,” the pope said, “not canceling but cherishing the differences and sensibilities that have historically marked various peoples.”

Preaching on the feast of Mary, Mother of God, Pope Francis denounced widespread violence against women.